Event 1165

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  "attack_type": "Border Violation",
  "category": "Kinetic",
  "confidence": "High",
  "country": "Germany",
  "description": "Unidentified drones were spotted flying over the US air base at Ramstein in Germany in early December 2024, according to a report citing German security authorities. The sightings occurred on the evenings of December 3 and 4. German intelligence chiefs warned that the country's support for Ukraine in its war against Russia makes it a potential target for sabotage attempts. The drones were also seen over other sensitive locations including sites belonging to the German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall and chemical group BASF. German security authorities emphasized the importance of monitoring these activities closely.",
  "event_time_utc": "2024-12-13T04:00:00Z",
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    "Unidentified drones have been sighted over sensitive industry locations at the US air base at Ramstein in Germany in recent weeks, the Spiegel news magazine reported on Friday, citing a confidential report by German security authorities.",
    "The report flagged numerous drone sightings made in the evenings hours of 3 and 4 December over the air base, according to Spiegel.",
    "German intelligence chiefs have warned that the country's support for Ukraine in its war with Russia makes it a target of possible sabotage attempts.",
    "Spiegel also reported unexplained drone sightings over locations belonging to the German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall and the chemicals group BASF.",
    "\"The safety of BASF sites is our top priority,\" a company spokesperson said in an emailed statement. \"We therefore keep an eye on suspicious activities at all times and work closely with the relevant security authorities.\""
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          "Unidentified drones have been sighted over sensitive industry locations at the US air base at Ramstein in Germany in recent weeks, the Spiegel news magazine reported on Friday, citing a confidential report by German security authorities.",
          "The report flagged numerous drone sightings made in the evenings hours of 3 and 4 December over the air base, according to Spiegel.",
          "German intelligence chiefs have warned that the country's support for Ukraine in its war with Russia makes it a target of possible sabotage attempts.",
          "Spiegel also reported unexplained drone sightings over locations belonging to the German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall and the chemicals group BASF.",
          "\"The safety of BASF sites is our top priority,\" a company spokesperson said in an emailed statement. \"We therefore keep an eye on suspicious activities at all times and work closely with the relevant security authorities.\""
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